Time, Speed and Distance (TSD) Rally

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1 Time, Speed and Distance (TSD) Rally The Parade Rally will be a TSD (time-speed-distance) rally as opposed to the gimmick or fun type rally. The Rallymaster will attempt to design the rally so that it will provide challenge for serious rallyists, yet will contain safeguards, such as closed loops and off-course markers, to avoid losing recreational rallyists on long off-course excursions. R-1. Referenced Rules The rules referenced below apply to the rally: (a) (b) (c) (d) Eligibility. (See G-2.1 through G-2.6.) Protests. (See G-9) Awards. (See G-11.1 and G-11.4) Entrants must complete on-site Parade check- in before the event or they will not be allowed to compete. Entrants classification or classification changes must occur no later than the day before the event starts. (See G ) R-2. Classification Driver/navigator teams must classify themselves and the automobile correctly (See G-5.2 Misclassification ). There will be six classes: R01 Equipped - Unlimited rally equipment R02 Tech Equip The equipment is Apps on cell phones, tablet, notebooks, etc. and equipment permitted in the Navigational class. (R03) Rally computers are not allowed. R03 Navigational - The equipment permitted for the Unequipped Navigational class (R04) is allowed plus maps, prepared tables, mechanical slide rules, nonprogrammable, single memory calculators and navigational/gps systems. R04 Unequipped Navigational - The equipment permitted for the Unequipped Plus class (R05) is allowed plus any navigational/gps system. R05 Unequipped Plus - The equipment permitted for Unequipped class (R06 ) is allowed plus factory built-in computers that can read out average speed. Navigational/GPS systems are not allowed in this class. R06 Unequipped - The only rally aids permitted within the rally automobile will be simple time pieces including stop watches, pens/pencils, paper, clipboard or any device for holding the route instructions, and the original equipment speedometer/odometer, trip odometer in its original location in the automobile. (Prepared tables of any kind are not allowed in the unequipped class.) Navigational/GPS systems are not allowed in this class. Contestants that have a navigational/gps system of any type in their automobile must be classified in R01, R02, R03 or R04 are no provisions for automobiles with disabled navigational/gps systems. Contestants use of two-way radios or cellular telephones (except in R02 where the APPs on the cell phones are used but not the phone) during the rally is forbidden except in emergencies. Contestants found in violation of this rule will be disqualified. R-3. General Description of Rally The rally will be at least 3.5 hours and not exceed 4.5 hours in duration from the initiation point of the first route instruction (whether numbered or not) to the completion point of the last route instruction (whether numbered or not) that directs entrants to the place where score cards are turned in and protests are received, assuming perfect time. Unless emergency or extremely unusual conditions or situations require, only paved roads will be used for the rally. Rallyists will be notified before the start of the rally if any such condition exists. There will be at least five (5) timing controls (checkpoints) on the rally. Other pertinent information will be given in the rally general instructions. R-3.1. Duration of Rally There will be a mandatory rest stop at the approximate mid-point. The computation of the duration of the rally will account for all segments of the rally, starting at the initiation point of the first route instruction (whether numbered or not) and ending at the completion point of the last route 31

2 instruction (whether numbered or not) that directs contestants to the place where score cards are turned in and protests are received. The computation will include: (a) The tire warm-up and odometer check runs (if not included in official leg time) (b) The accumulated official time for all legs. (c) The accumulated allowance for all transit zones. (d) At least three (3) minutes per open control. (e) An allowance of two (2) minutes per mile (1.6 kilometers) of on-course travel for all segments not otherwise accounted for, including the distance between each timing line and the initiation point of the next oncourse route instruction and the distance from the final timing line to the completion point of the last instruction. If the duration of the rally exceeds 4.5 hours, based on the above criteria, legs may be removed from scoring at the discretion of the Protest Committee. R-4. General Instructions The rally general instructions (the generals ) will be made available to all entrants at least one month before the Parade. R-4.1. Contents The generals will contain all the rules and regulations governing the rally and all information essential to the contestants complete understanding of the event. (a) Glossary of Local Terms - If any terms not given in the official PCR Rally Glossary are to be used, the generals will include a glossary that lists and defines any such terms, abbreviation, or symbols. The official PCR Rally Glossary is in Appendix VII. (b) Route Instructions - All route instruction types to be used will be specified and fully described (written, graphic, symbolic, and photographic). A general example of each different route instruction type will be given in the generals. An example of the format and layout of the route instructions will be given. (1) Usage - If any course-following instructions other than numbered instructions are used, complete information will be given regarding the introduction, usage, and cancellation of such instructions. (2) Priorities - If more than one general course-following method will be used, the priorities of the methods will be stated so that the proper course can be understood when instructions conflict or direct similar action. i.e., the priorities or mainroad or route- following rules will be stated, and the priorities of any other type of unnumbered instructions will be given. (3) Overlap - The overlap of all types of route instructions will be given. (4) Redundancy - Any redundancy of instructions will be specified. That is, it will be clear whether or not a numbered route instruction can be executed when it directs the same action as a mainroad or route- following rule or other unnumbered route instruction. (c) Quoted Signs - The generals will specify the location of signs relative to the rally route, i.e., anywhere, left, right, etc. Also, how the signs should be read will be specified, i.e., left-to- right, top-to-bottom, no letters skipped, inclusion of symbols, etc. (d) Landmarks - A landmark is a point, object or feature, other than a sign, along the rally route. Landmarks will be indicated in the instructions by capital letters without quotation marks. Landmarks will be identified by a visible sign or be identified in the rally glossary. Landmarks and their identifying signs may be located anywhere. Signs must be readable from the direction of approach of the rally route. Unless the contestant is directed to turn toward or away from a landmark, the landmark must be visible from the direction of approach of the rally route. (e) Control Station Procedures, The procedures that contestants are to follow will be explained for every type of control to be used. (1)Timing and Scoring - The procedures in effect or the rally will be explained, including a description of the point where time will be recorded. (2) Penalties - A detailed schedule of penalties will be provided (i.e., penalties and for what they will be assessed.) (See R ) (f) Maximum Distance - The maximum distance between action points shall be given. (g) Mileage Measurement - The equipment used and the conditions existing during the measurement of the official mileages will be specified in the generals. (h) Distribution of Route Instructions - The uniform time when route instructions will be given out will be specified if other than the minimum time. (SeeR-6.1.) (i) Special Regulations - Any other needed regulations. R-4.2. Questions and Answers Questions concerning the general instructions should be written and mailed (either through the regular postal service or by ) to the Rallymaster. The Rallymaster will respond to questions if they are received at least a week prior to the start of the Parade. Questions must be worded so that an answer of yes, no or does not apply could be used. rally 32

3 Responses will be solely for the purpose of clarification. Written questions and responses will be posted in or near the check-in or hospitality area for all rallyists to see, and nothing will be added or changed to posted responses. R-4.3. Supplementary Generals Should a question concerning the general instructions reveal an overlooked point or problem, supplementary general instruction(s) will be issued to all entrants at check-in. R-5. Time R-5.1. Official Time The official rally time will be provided by a master watch or clock, available to all contestants for reference at the start of the rally. R-5.2. Start Time Rally start times will be assigned in random order by check-in personnel within requested 30-minute blocks of time. R-6. Route Instructions R-6.1. Equal Time For Study Route instructions will be available for issue to each team at least 20 minutes before the team s start time. Instructions will be issued in an orderly manner designed to permit each team the same amount of time to study the instructions before beginning the rally. (See R-4.1. (h)) R-6.2. Identical Instructions Identical instructions will be issued to all participants, including non-competitive participants. Touring instructions covering the rally route for those not competing for awards are forbidden. R-6.3. Content Of Instructions Route instructions will identify rally action points (turns, speed changes, etc.) and provide other information, if needed, for execution of the various phases of the event. See R-4.1. (b) for information regarding other types of route (course-following) instructions). R Sheet Numbering. The sheet n umber and total number of sheets will appear on each sheet of the route instructions (e.g., 1 of 5, 2 of 5, etc.). R Quoted Signs. Where route instructions quote signs in less than their entirety, such quotes will include a prominent portion of the signs. R Action Point Identification. Route instructions will not identify action points (turns, speed changes, etc.) by names or numbers on mail boxes, by numbers on utility poles, or by other similar landmarks (frequently recurring, difficult to re ad) unless such instructions are confirmed by mileage reference or other substantiating information. Likewise, no turns will be based solely on mileage reference. R Distance/Speeds. All distances and speeds will be specifically in both miles/miles per hour and kilometers/kilometers per hour. R-7. Odometer Calibration Run The first part of the rally will be an official odometer calibration run to allow each team to compare its odometer reading with the official millage. The r u n will be at least ten (10) miles (16 kilometers) long, and the route instructions will provide adequate, official, intermediate mileage reference points. Adequate time (stipulated in the route instructions) will be allowed at the end of the run for contestants to make all necessary odometer calibration calculations. Adequate time (stipulated in the route instructions) will be allowed at the end of the run for contestants to make all necessary odometer calibration calculations. R-8. Controls The two types of timing controls (checkpoints) will be the open control and the Do It Yourself Checkpoint (DIYC). The exact location of these may or may not be known to contestants before they reach it. A timing control marks the end of one leg of the rally and the beginning f the next, if any. There will be at least five (5) timing controls (checkpoints) and no more than one half of them may be of the DIYC type. (See Appendix VII for further information). No more than one DIYC timing control shall occur in succession without an intervening manned control.a timing control marks the end of one leg of the rally and the beginning of the next, if any. There will be at least five (5) timing controls (checkpoints) and no more than one half of them may be of the DIYC type.(see Appendix VII for further information). No more than one DIYC timing control shall occur in succession without an intervening manned control. 33

4 R-8.1. Open Controls (Manned Checkpoints) R Location of Open Controls. Open controls will be located on the right side of the road relative to the rally route. Controls will be identified and the timing line will be visible. Open controls will be away from congested or hightraffic areas and not in or immediately after a lengthy nopassing zone nor in an area where the speed limit is less than the current rally average speed. R Leg Information. Each open control station will provide to contestants: their arrival time (time slip) plus the official mileage and the official elapsed time for the leg just completed. Also, either at the end of each leg or at the end of the entire rally, each team will be provided a log showing the official distance and time for each speed change. Each team will also receive a critique explaining the correct course and any traps used by the Rallymaster. If a log and critique are provided at each control station, the information will be for the leg just completed, plus any DIYC s since the last manned open control. If the log and critique are provided at the end of the entire rally, all legs will be included. R Control Departure. Each team s departure time will be assigned by the control station personnel.the departure time will be at least three minutes after the arrival time. Extra time will not be granted for a entrant s convenience. Control station personnel will identify in writing the next route instruction to be executed and the departure speed to be used. R Closing of Controls. Manned controls will remain open at least 30 minutes after the perfect arrival time of the last rally automobile leaving the previous control (or leaving the start - in the case of the first control) unless all automobiles are known to have cleared the control. R-8.2. Unmanned Timing Controls (DIYC). R Location of DIYC Controls. DIYC controls will be located on the right side of the road relative to the rally route. Controls will be identified either inthe Route Instructions by an instruction indicating DIYC or by a clearly marked and easily visible sign on the right side of the rally route indicating PCA Rally DIYC. DIYC s will be away from congested or high-traffic areas and not in or immediately after a lengthy no-passing zone. There will be sufficient safe stopping area for at least eight (8) automobiles after the DIYC. DIYC instructions contained within the Route Instructions will refer to accurately defined signs or landmarks as a reference point for the DIYC. R Procedures for DIYC Controls. At a DIYC, write the time you figure you should arrive (in hours, minutes and seconds), (HH:MM:SS) on the DIYC slip provided in the appropriate TIME IN location. Add exactly 3:00 minutes to this arrival time and write that time in on the TIME OUT location on your DIYC slip. This is your departure time from this DIYC, beginning the next leg. Continue the rally with the following instruction. Rallyists should pull ahead several automobile lengths beyond the DIYC point, to allow room for other rallyists while completing their paper work. Rallyists must write their arrival on the control card before entering the next manned control, or it will be scored as having missed the DIYC. DIYC times may not be changed after entering the next manned control. All times must be entered in hours, minutes and seconds. R DIYC Control Departure. Each team should leave the DIYC at the time they entered on their control card (exactly 3:00 minutes after their arrival time). Departure speed is the indicated CAST for the DIYC instruction or previous CAST if none is given. R DIYC Leg Information. The next (after the DIYC) timing control station must be a manned open control. This control will provide to rallyists a log showing the official distance and time for each speed change on the DIYC leg. R DIYC Example. Route Instruction reads DIYC at Stop Ahead. Were you to arrive at this sign at 8:46:45 (8:46AM and 45 seconds), you would write your time in (8:46:45) in the first available TIME IN space on your control cards and then write your time out (8:49:45 = 8:46:45 + 3:00 minutes) in your first available TIME OUT space on your control card. Pull up a bit and then leave the DIYC point at exactly that out time. rally 34

5 2018 Porsche Club of America Competition Rules.Example Control Card: LEG 1 LEG 2 LEG3 TIME IN 8:35:54 8:46:45 TIME OUT 8:04:00 8:40:00 8:49:50 ELAPS TIME 0:31:54 0:06:45 R-8.3. Manned Route Controls A manned route control may be either on-course or offcourse. Automobiles arriving at such a control may receive special instructions designed to bring on-course and offcourse automobiles together again. If such controls will be used, the generals will include a detailed description of the procedure to be used. R-9. Delay Allowances R-9.1. Delay Requests Any reasonable request for a time delay will be granted. Contestants should use a time delay any time they fall behind schedule. The purpose of the time delays is to avoid speeding or dangerous driving on public roads. R-9.2. Delay Amounts Time Delay Amounts should be requested in increments of whole minutes (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, etc.). Please use the Time Delay Request form(s) provided with your rally instructions. R-9.3. Submitting Delay Requests A delay request must be written before reaching the next open control. The delay request must be presented at the first open control reached after the delay. The delay request must be presented before receiving a timing slip from that control. R-10. Competitor s Rules Compliance with the following rules is mandatory. (a) Conduct/Driving. See the General Rules under G-5. Causes for Disqualification, G Automatic Disqualifications under Protests and G-6.1. Traffic Laws. Unsafe driving is as determined by the event chairman. (b) Driver s License and Age - Every driver must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver s license (See G-2. through G-2.4.) (c) Number of People in Automobiles - Each automobile must have a driver and a navigator, both of whom are PCA members (or JPP or CAFP Parade entrants) and Parade registrants. No other passengers are allowed. (d) Traffic Violations - Entrants may be disqualified or otherwise penalized for in-motion traffic violations. (e) Accident - Entrants may be disqualified or otherwise penalized for being at fault in an automobile accident. (f) Passing - Passing within sight of a control station is permissible provided the passing is neither dangerous nor illegal. Creeping - Unless permitted or required by the route instructions, stopping, within site of a checkpoint is not permitted. Also, if an automobile is approaching so slowly that the checkpoint workers judge that the automobile is creating a traffic hazard, the crew will wave in the automobile. If the automobile does not immediately accelerate, the penalty for stopping will be imposed. No penalty will be imposed if the stop was needed for safety or legally required.control Station Procedures - Contestants must pass the timing line (for their time to be taken and stop where so instructed to receive the timing slip and other instructions (See R Leg Info and Departure ) The procedures to be followed at control stations will be explained in the generals. (f) Delay Requests Requests are allowed to maximize the safety of the event. (g) Automobile Numbers - Assigned automobile numbers must be in place before starting the rally. (h) Following - Entrants may be disqualified if found following another rally automobile rather than using the general and route instructions to determine the route. (i) Equipment - Any team found in possession of equipment not allowed in its class will be disqualified. (See R-2. for equipment allowed) (j) Seat Belts - All vehicle occupants must wear seat belts during the rally. (k) Pre-runs Entrants who chair, design or preview the rally course, as a driver or passenger, are ineligible to compete. 35

6 R-11. Timing And Scoring R-11.1 Timing R Measure of Arrival Time. Times of arrival at all timing controls will be taken to the nearest second and expressed in hours, minutes and seconds (HH:MM:SS). R Missed Controls. A team physically missing one or more consecutive controls will be timed at the next control station reached. (See R ) R Scoring R Leg Score. The basic penalty (score) for arrival either early or late at a control will be one point per second, up to a maximum of 300 points (5 minutes), excluding any other penalties. Being early at one timing control cannot be offset by being late at another timing control. Each leg of the rally is started with a zero error. In the event a tie still exists, scores of tied teams will be compared by control in inverse order, and the team having the lowest score at the first control at which the scores differ will be awarded the higher finishing position in the rally. Ties will only be broken when a trophy is involved. R Posting of Scores Rallyists will be notified on or before rally day of the time and location where official scores will be posted. Individual scoring irregularities must be reported to the rallymaster or authorized representative no later than one hour after the official scores are posted in order to resolve mathematical errors. Individual scoring errors are not protestable. R Maximum Duration for Intended Traps. The maximum duration for traps on closed loops shall be less than 5 minutes. R Missed Control Score and Penalty. A penalty of 1 point for each second early or late at each control shall be imposed up to a 300 point maximum (5 minutes) leg penalty or 300 points (5 minutes) for each leg involved in missing a control. R Other Penalties. Penalties for other reasons may be imposed at the discretion of the Rallymaster, sub-ject to the approval of the PCR Committee Chairman or his designated representative. A detailed schedule of all penalties will be included in the general instructions. Possible penalties, for example, include points for enter-ing an off-course route control, creeping in sight of a con-trol, or entering a control from the wrong direction. rally R Total Score. Each leg will be scored separately. Total score equals the sum of the leg scores plus any penalties. Errors, early and late, are cumulative. Error on one leg may not be compensated during succeeding leg(s). R Tied scores Ties will be broken by comparing the tied contestants scores at each control. The team with the lower score at a given control will win that leg, and the team winning the most legs will be awarded the better finishing position. I 36

7 PARADE competition rules

XIV. RALLY GENERAL RULES General Instructions for TSD Rallies

I Introduction XIV. RALLY GENERAL RULES General Instructions for TSD Rallies Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) rallies are driving events where competitors are provided a set of instructions to travel a designated